I do think the PDX media (with some exceptions - WW & the Trib) are less interested in acting as a check on the crooked pols than those in some cities - we're not alone, but we have it worse than many.

I'd say bojack.org often has more thought-provoking content than the Oregonian or WW, barring the occasional meaningful investigative piece. The O has turned in a news aggregator rather than originator; the WW is mostly an opinion rag filled with pop culture filler.

The Tribune initially was doing a better job than both of those, but the vicissitudes of the newspaper business have stripped it down too much. Investigative journalism is hard, costs money, and can't be done consistently with Google, an attitude and a blog.

Road Work

Miles run year to date: 113
At this date last year: 155
Total run in 2016: 155
In 2015: 271
In 2014: 401
In 2013: 257
In 2012: 129
In 2011: 113
In 2010: 125
In 2009: 67
In 2008: 28
In 2007: 113
In 2006: 100
In 2005: 149
In 2004: 204
In 2003: 269